cazalea[Seiko Moderator]
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In a distant galaxy a long time ago... we did a little exploration too
Oct 22, 2020,09:50 AM
Not the same overall sophistication as a G-wagon, but the Jeepster Commando was about the best thing America had to offer in the 60's and 70's.
My "Rhino" so-called because of the spotlight on its nose, had 4x4, low-low transfer case, locking diff, twin fuel tanks wtih 40 gallons capacity, ramming bumpers, and trailer hitch receivers on 4 corners for pushing and pulling trailers out of tight spots.
The trailer hitch was the pintle hook variety, which allows independent rotation of the trailer and tow vehicle, so if one flips the other doesn't, etc. etc.
Enough talk, here are some photos:
Terrifying slopes where my wife walked down first and I crawled down in the Jeepster
Camping in Anza-Borrego desert
Protected camp out of the wind. The food box was normally in the trailer but could be moved to the backend of the Jeepster
Camping on the beach in Baja Mexico
Luxurious accomodation in the trailer with flip-down "real" mattresses (much better than on the ground, and dry too!)
Yahoo! driving down the river (creek / mudhole)
Taking my boss on a drive up in the mountains near our office
The special garage I built for the Jeepster and trailer
Pulling a trailer in parades